FORECLOSED PROPERTY (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 N	Dec. 31, 2011 N
Foreclosed Property Details 1
Beginning balance	$ 14,616	$ 977
New properties acquired		11,052
New properties added	6,721	22,587
Valuation Allowances		(455)
Partial sales proceeds received	(50)
Sales of properties	(17,387)	(19,545)
Ending balance	$ 3,900	$ 14,616
Beginning balance	49	2
New properties acquired		22
New properties added	13	57
Valuation Allowances
Partial sales proceeds received
Sales of properties	(52)	(32)
Ending balance	10	49

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